CONDENSED INTO ENGLISH VERSE
Romesh Chunder Dutt translation
By Romesh C. Dutt C.I.E.
MDCCCXCIX Published by J. M. Dent and Co. Aldine House London W. C.
To THE MARQUIS OF RIPON
Ever gratefully remembered by my countrymen for his just and benevolent administration and for his generous and helpful measures for the introduction of self-government in India
This translation of the ancient epic of my country is respectfully dedicated
Contents
BOOK PAGE
I. Astra Darsana (The Tournament) 1
II. Swayamvara (The Bride's Choice) 14
III. Rajasuya (The Imperial Sacrifice) 28
IV. Dyuta (The Fatal Dice) 42
V. Pativrata-Mahatmya (Woman's Love) 55
VI. Go-Harana (Cattle-Lifting) 73
VII. Udyoga (The Preparation) 86
VIII. Bhishma-Badha (Fall of Bhishma) 100
IX. Drona-Badha (Fall of Drona) 119
X. Karna-Badha (Fall of Karna) 136
XI. Sraddha (Funeral Rites) 151
XII. Aswa-Medha (Sacrifice of the Horse) 161
Conclusion 171
Translator's Epilogue 174